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Companionship Matters For Elderly

Companionship Makes A Big Difference

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Bruce and Molly in a car at Devil Dykes
Molly spent the morning at Devil’s Dyke, singing show tunes with the Sussex countryside as her backdrop and Kingsway CareGiver, Bruce, as her biggest fan.

Kingsway Care Companionship Diaries

Kingsway Care has been brightening up Molly’s days for more than five years now. She particularly loves days out with our male CareGivers, like Bruce!

“Molly and I love going to Rushfields Garden Centre. She enjoys a cappuccino and loves a slice of chocolate cake. Afterwards we take a drive to Devil’s Dyke to look at the view while singing along to musicals. She loves the song…’Love is my reason for living’ and is word perfect!"

Bruce, Kingsway CareGiver
Molly's Mum Jane looking into camera for our short film #WhoMatters

Molly, her daughter, Jane and Bruce all feature in our short film #WhoMatters?

Jane also looks forward to the two hours of respite as much as Molly looks forward to her time out with our CareGivers.

Finding The Perfect Companion

Every Kingsway CareGiver is handpicked for their big heart, positive outlook and genuine passion for helping others. Alongside rigorous training and DBS checks, it’s these personal qualities that enable them to build trusted relationships with older people and younger adults living with a wide range of care needs. Most of them can drive and take you on little local adventures too.

“I absolutely love taking people out because it gives them the opportunity to get out and about, enjoy some beautiful scenery and visit some lovely garden centres. There are always new places to discover together on the Sussex Coast.”

Kingsway CareGiver Bruce with Gary and a friendly dog in Lancing
Our client, Gary, enjoyed coffee, cake and making friends with a very friendly dog during an afternoon in Lancing.

400 Coffee Shops in Brighton?

Bruce told us “I believe there are around 400 coffee shops in Brighton alone, so there’s always somewhere new to discover and enjoy together.”

So what were the chances of him bumping into another Kingsway CareGiver and client in The Garden Cafe in Hove?

Clients and Kingsway CareGivers meeting for coffee at the Garden Cafe in Hove

When Bruce took Joan to The Garden Café, they had an unexpected surprise.

Another of our CareGivers, Ku, had brought Derick there too!

What started as two separate companionship visits turned into new conversations with people in the local community. Kingsway Care love helping people stay connected, make new memories and enjoy life’s little surprises.

Time To Smell The Roses

Bruce also explained, “But you don’t have to go out and about to have fun! One of my favourite things to do is take a walk around Biddy’s garden with her.”
Kingsway CareGiver Bruce in yellow uniform watching client. Biddy, smelling a huge pink rose
Green fingered Biddy taking time to smell one of her beautiful roses.

More Than Homecare

While Kingsway Care love to support our clients to remain at home, we also have time to take them out and about to brighten up their mornings, afternoons and even evenings if they want to go to an event. 
  • Garden centres
  • Devil’s Dyke
  • Shoreham walks
  • Libraries
  • Coffee shops
  • Ice creams
  • Feeding ducks
  • Looking around churches
  • Smelling flowers
  • Looking at old photographs
  • Meeting dogs
  • Browsing charity shops
  • Theatre
  • Concerts
Kingsway CareGiver Bruce and Derick in front of the old church in Shoreham
“I love spending time with Derick. I take him to Rushfields Garden Centre, and on another occasion, we went to Shoreham and took a stroll around the old church.”
Thank you to Bruce for sharing how much he enjoys spending time with our clients and giving them little outings to look forward to each week.

Companionship For Wellbeing

Our companionship visits are about helping you stay active, connected and doing the things that bring you joy.
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Retired Adults
The Kingsway Care paid volunteers at the Food and Friendship Luncheon Club
Bruce also helped out at the last Food and Friendship Luncheon Club of the summer, alongside our caregivers Lisa and Nandita and the other incredible volunteers that make the lunches so special. Whether it's sharing lunch, enjoying a walk or simply spending time together, it's these everyday moments of companionship that help turn an ordinary day into a good one.

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